simplicity

[sim-plis-i-tee] / sɪmˈplɪs ɪ ti /

NOUN

absence of complication,

Synonyms

STRONGEST

candor clarity directness integrity modesty purity restraint unity

STRONG

chastity clearness ease easiness homogeneity ingenuousness innocence monotony naturalness obviousness openness plainness primitiveness severity singleness straightforwardness uniformity

WEAK

classicality clean lines elementariness guilelessness lack of adornment naïveté sophistication artlessness

Antonyms

WEAK

complexity complication difficultness difficulty

Example Sentences

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Donald Norman anticipated this, warning against designers who would mistake simplicity for good design.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The initial idea came from a personal interest Rigden had in watching YouTube videos of people power washing and the "simplicity of seeing dirt turn to cleanliness".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“It’s all about simplicity and convenience,” Lilly Chief Financial Officer Lucas Montarce said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Companies are clearly prioritizing focus, scale and simplicity as they respond to shifting consumption patterns, trade pressures and slower demand,” said Ed Brown, chair of Burr and Forman’s Food and Beverage practice.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

And she liked the simplicity of that world.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George

simplicity

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